Botulism on the Hoof
Botulism Blues: A Zappaesque Feast of Deadline Drama
Lyrics
Oh, that's really great! Botulism
Expressing enthusiasm or sarcasm about botulism, a serious food poisoning, suggesting a peculiar sense of humor or absurdity.
On the hoof! Don't even look at it, Howard
Advising someone named Howard not to pay attention to or be bothered by the mentioned botulism situation.
You're over the deadline
Noting that someone is behind schedule or past a deadline.
The new fascist ensemble says that you
Referring to a new group with fascist tendencies, possibly criticizing authoritarian or oppressive ideologies.
Can't have anything to eat, man
Claiming that, due to being behind schedule, one is not allowed to eat according to the rules of the mentioned fascist ensemble.
'cause you're over the deadline
Reiterating the idea that being late results in not being able to order or consume food.
What's that mean?
Seeking clarification on the consequences of being over the deadline.
I told you to be down here at noon, man
Reminding someone named Howard of a prior instruction to be present at noon; expressing frustration at being five minutes late.
You're five minutes late, so
Explaining the consequence of tardiness by denying the ability to place an order.
You can't order, listen, listen
Stating that due to being late, one cannot place an order and advising to listen.
These guys ordered like ten minutes ago
Noting that others have already placed their orders some time ago.
It's like having Ronald Reagan
Comparing the situation to having Ronald Reagan as a road manager, possibly implying ineffectiveness or incompetence.
For a road manager
Expressing dissatisfaction with the circumstances and limitations.
What can you make me in two minutes?
Inquiring about the possibility of preparing something quickly in two minutes.
The deal is that, uh besides sick!
Describing an agreement or condition that involves assistance and the ability to eat after helping with airport-related tasks.
If you help me, uh, for the airport, man
Reiterating the potential benefit of being able to eat after assisting with tasks at the airport.
You be able to woof down some
Expressing the desire to quickly consume some food.
Kind of scarf out there what do you mean
Seeking clarification on the phrase "scarf out there," indicating confusion or curiosity.
"Woof down some kind of scarf out there"?
Questioning the meaning of "scarf out there" and expressing uncertainty.
Then you can stick your fingers in your nose
Suggesting a random or absurd action (sticking fingers in the nose) due to hunger or frustration.
I'm hungry, man eat a payday candy bar
Expressing hunger and suggesting eating a payday candy bar.
Listen, how about a little dry cereal?
Proposing the idea of consuming dry cereal as a quick snack.
How 'bout an orange juice
Asking if orange juice is available as a beverage option.
Never happened, man
Stating that the suggested orange juice option is not possible or hasn't occurred.
Hey, get it on tape, that Barber is a doofus
Recording a statement asserting that a person named Barber is a doofus (foolish or inept).
Man
Affirming the previous statement about Barber's perceived foolishness or ineptitude.
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